"The risk is indeed great, but the feasibility is not small either."
Just then, Ren spoke, and both of their gazes immediately focused on him.
"So you also mean to cross the border by taking the Fujiwara Trading Company's transport?"
Shina looked at Ren, a hint of seriousness in her eyes. If Ren also meant this, then she would have no choice but to gamble with the two of them.
"You're half right."
Under their puzzled gazes, Ren nodded slightly.
"After reaching the Land of Water's border, the Kirigakure will definitely conduct strict checks. Not to mention whether we will be discovered, the Tailed Beast container will certainly be found. So I plan to split up with you two and secretly follow behind the transport team, covering you to cross the border at a critical moment. Then I…"
"No! x2"
Before Ren could finish speaking, both of them shouted in unison. After a moment of looking at each other, Uesugi Shinchi stepped forward and said to Ren.
"If there's any covering to be done, it's us who will do it. If the Tailed Beast is taken back because of us, then what's the point of all our efforts these past few days?!"
"That's right, leave this matter to us. Your mission is to bring the Tailed Beast back safely!"
"Ahem, I haven't finished speaking yet. Can you two not be so agitated?"
Ren rubbed his forehead helplessly, a bitter smile on his face, but his heart also warmed.
This couple truly inherited the fire will. It seems I can't abandon you now.
"I dare to act alone because I am confident I can retreat safely. That is the Mist Hidden Tracking Unit, not the Mizukage himself, so you don't need to worry too much."
Ren talked for a long time before Shina and Uesugi Shinchi reluctantly agreed. At this point, their confidence in Ren had subtly increased. After all, if they could live, who would willingly die?
After finalizing the plan, the three left the hot spring inn and returned to the inn where the Fujiwara Transport Team was resting.
Seeing Uesugi Shinchi brought back, Fujiwara Kazane was not surprised. He had known about Uesugi Shinchi's situation before leaving Hidden Mist Village. So, after hearing their plan, although he showed a difficult expression, he quickly agreed.
If they managed to sneak through, everyone would be happy. If they were discovered, someone would be there to divert attention. If he got involved, at worst, he would just stop doing business in the Land of Water. The Ninja World is so big, is it lacking this one place for business?
The next day, the trading company continued its journey, but Ren and the others keenly noticed that they encountered more and more Kirigakure on the road. During this time, they also passed two checkpoints, which stopped and inspected passing vehicles.
However, thanks to the Fujiwara Trading Company's reputation and Fujiwara Kazane 's use of money to clear the way, they quickly arrived at the border. The checkpoint here was even stricter than the previous two. What worried them the most was that besides the Kirigakure, there were also two Hidden Mist Anbu personally involved in the inspection. It seemed it would be impossible to sneak through now.
"I'll leave this here to you. Be careful."
After Ren finished speaking, he slipped to the back of the carriage, then darted into the jungle under their worried gazes.
Just then, the transport team also arrived at the checkpoint. An Anbu stepped forward and stopped the team, saying coldly.
"Stop, routine inspection!"
Fujiwara Kazane was about to step forward and try another round of monetary persuasion, but Shina stopped him with a look.
Uesugi Shinchi also had a solemn expression, lowering his head to minimize his and Shina's presence.
A member of the Mist Hidden Tracking Unit! Shina had dealt with this person once before when she was on a mission in the Anbu. Because the opponent's weapon was a long staff, Shina had a very deep impression.
Just then, a rustling sound came from the bushes, instantly attracting everyone's attention.
"Who's there?"
The Hidden Mist Anbu took down the long staff from his back and shouted in a low voice towards the direction of the sound.
"Not good! Break through!"
As soon as he finished speaking, three figures suddenly darted out of the bushes and sped directly towards the checkpoint.
"That's… the unit's tracking target!"
The Anbu with the long staff narrowed his eyes and shouted to his companion.
"Tracking target spotted, stop them!"
"Hmph, don't even think about getting past."
The other Hidden Mist Anbu standing behind snorted coldly and extended his hands in a gun shape.
"Water Release: Water Gun!"
A peculiar scene appeared: a drop of liquid condensed on the Anbu's fingertips, then shot out violently!
The three figures began to move at high speed, and all the liquid bullets they dodged shot into the ground, creating small holes, indicating their considerable power.
"What are you useless fools still doing?!"
Looking at the Kirigakure standing still in a daze, the Anbu, who had stopped his attack, immediately became furious and shouted helplessly.
"Oh… oh!"
The Kirigakure suddenly woke up as if from a dream, pulling out their ninja tools and preparing to move forward, but it was already too late. The figures had already rushed past the checkpoint and were darting into the forest.
"You useless fools, I'll settle accounts with you later!"
The Anbu with the long staff swept past them and shouted to his companion,
"Let's go, Mangetsu, we'll chase them. I've already sent out the message, they can't escape!"
"Alright!"
After the two left, the remaining mess was left to these Kirigakure. A glint flashed in Fujiwara Kazane 's eyes, and he walked forward cheerfully with a few banknotes.
"Sirs…"
Meanwhile, Ren could no longer pay attention to anything else. He and two Shadow Clones were desperately fleeing through the forest, and the Anbu behind them had increased from two to four, eight, sixteen…
"I say, you dignified Mist Hidden Tracking Unit, don't you all have other missions? Is it really necessary to send so many people just to catch us three?!"
Ren didn't forget to turn back and complain while running. One of the Anbu, who looked like the leader, replied in a cold tone while chasing.
"The guy impersonating Hikari, I hope you can still smile in a moment."
"Hmm? You are…"
Ren didn't react for a moment when he heard him, but after seeing the familiar mask and build of the other party, Ren finally realized.
"Remembered me? Today, I will avenge Hikari and them!"
Ao roared, the veins on the back of his hand gripping the Ninja Swords bulging. His eyes were locked tightly on the three figures in front of him, fearing they would suddenly disappear from his sight.
After Ao learned he had been deceived at the hospital, he immediately returned to the battle scene. Then, with the help of others, he found Hikari's body in the jungle.
This directly elevated his killing intent towards the mastermind of all this, Ren, to an unprecedented level.
That night, Ao found the Third Mizukage and applied to join the Mist Hidden Tracking Unit. He wanted to make Haru, who betrayed Hidden Mist, and Ren, who stole the Tailed Beast and impersonated his subordinate, pay the price!!